Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Cherita Ellens: Donald Trump’s cuts are costing Black women their jobs – Chicago Tribune*

Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton and Cherita Ellens: Donald Trump’s cuts are costing Black women their jobs – Chicago Tribune*

"Illinois is choosing a different path — one that expands opportunity for all working-class families, including Black women. ... Our work has ranged from increasing investment in Black-owned small businesses, to strengthening the Equal Pay Act to make sure Black Illinoisans are paid fair wages, and ensuring working people can take up to 40 hours of paid time off to care for themselves and their families."